Complainant alleges that Austin police officers used excessive force and failed to provide body camera footage during an incident leading to their arrest. The Office of Police Oversight declines to make a recommendation.
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NOTICE OF FORMAL
COMPLAINT
Recommended Administrative Policies to Review (to include but not limited to):
200.3 RESPONSE TO RESISTANCE
While the type and extent of force may vary, it is the policy of this department that officers use
only that amount of objectively reasonable force which appears necessary under the circumstances
to successfully accomplish the legitimate law enforcement purpose in accordance with this order.
Recommended Classification: The OPO is permitted to make a preliminary recommendation
on the classification of administrative cases.
The OPO declines to make a recommendation.